On March 5th, through participation in both the WIOA Out-of-School Youth (OSY) program and JMG, one youth had the opportunity to take part in a personalized Talent Tour focused on welding. The visit took place at Universal Handling Equipment in Owosso, where he got a firsthand look at the world of manufacturing. Unlike many who […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Keegan moved to the Sandusky area in August of 2024 from Lake Orion, seeking new opportunities with family members. Despite his efforts, he struggled to find work. With a background in construction and landscaping, Keegan was eager to continue his career in the same field, but he was finding it challenging to secure full-time employment […]
Jessica had always known she wanted to help people. As a part-time caregiver, she found fulfillment in her work, but she knew it wasn’t enough to help support her family long-term. She dreamed of building a full-time career in the medical field, where she could make a bigger impact on people’s lives and have financial […]
Laura was a single mother who had been working as a home health aide at a residential AFC home since 2017. She found her work deeply rewarding, as she enjoyed caring for others. However, after several years in the role, Laura began considering a career change—one that would allow her to stay within the medical […]
William came to GST Michigan Works! after being laid off from his job as an HVAC Technician. He needed assistance filing for unemployment and registering for work. Over the course of his 20 weeks of benefits, we worked closely with him on a bi-weekly basis, getting to know not just his work history but also […]
Mary was laid off from her previous job and came to GST Michigan Works! seeking unemployment assistance. During her visit, she also expressed a desire to pursue her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. However, Mary faced a challenge: she had a learning disability that made school particularly difficult for her. Despite the hurdles, Mary was […]
Douglas first visited GST Michigan Works! in November of 2024 to file for unemployment after Cygnus Home Services/Schwan’s, where he had worked since 2001, closed its doors. While at GST Michigan Works!, Douglas shared his goal of earning a CDL-A license to begin a new chapter in his career. Through enrollment in the Dislocated Worker […]
Joseph graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in general business, however he was unable to complete an internship. It was extremely difficult to find full-time employment in his field without hands-on experience. When Joseph sought assistance from GST Michigan Works!, he was substitute teaching and […]
In October of 2024, Bodhi visited the GST Michigan Works! Sanilac County office seeking assistance in earning a Sterile Processing Technician certification. While exploring local career opportunities, he discovered an opening at McLaren Hospital in Port Huron for a Sterile Processing Technician—a role offering a higher salary and benefits such as health insurance and retirement, […]
Johnnie came through as a PATH referral the first week of February 2025. She had primarily worked in the food service industry. Still, between difficulties with reliable transportation and parenting responsibilities, it was hard for her to find work, get to work, and secure employment that would help her family move forward financially. GST Michigan […]